Poulton-le-Fylde Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 71 crimes in July 2025, equating to 6.3 incidents per 1,000 residents. This figure is 26.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, marking the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the country. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.6% of all crimes—24% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 35.2% of the total, though this rate was 42% higher than the national benchmark. These disparities suggest a combination of local factors and broader trends. July, being a peak summer month, likely contributed to the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour, as schools were out, tourism was at its height, and festivals or events may have increased foot traffic in public spaces. However, the lower-than-expected rates for property crimes—such as shoplifting and vehicle crime—may reflect heightened awareness or improved security measures during the tourist season. The overall crime rate, while relatively low, is consistent with Poulton-le-Fylde’s character as a coastal area with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where community engagement and seasonal rhythms appear to moderate criminal activity. The data also highlights a potential underreporting issue in categories like drugs-related crimes, which rose sharply compared to the previous month, suggesting the need for targeted interventions or further analysis to understand local dynamics.

July 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories. Public order offences jumped from one to six incidents, a 500% increase, possibly linked to summer festivals or increased outdoor activity. Similarly, drugs-related crimes doubled, and other unspecified crimes rose from zero to three, indicating potential underreporting or emerging issues. In contrast, vehicle crime dropped by two-thirds, and shoplifting fell by half, which may reflect reduced vehicle presence during school holidays or heightened security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 36.6% of all crimes, though this rate is 24% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 42% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories that were significantly below national benchmarks. These disparities suggest that while Poulton-le-Fylde is generally safer than the UK average, specific local pressures—such as community events or transient populations—may be driving certain types of crime upward.

In July 2025, Poulton-le-Fylde’s crime rate fell to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 4.1% decrease from June’s 6.6 per 1,000. This continues a trend of moderation in local crime statistics, though the area remains well below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show an average of two reported incidents each day, a rate consistent with seasonal patterns in a built-up coastal area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 158 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the population-scaled perspective highlights the relative safety of Poulton-le-Fylde compared to larger urban centres. The decrease in vehicle crime by 66.7% and shoplifting by 50% may reflect reduced traffic during summer holidays or increased community vigilance around high-profile events. However, the sharp rise in public order offences suggests that seasonal festivals or increased foot traffic could be influencing local dynamics.